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Review of Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD on PS3

by Chucky Chucky photo Jan 2014
Cover image of Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD on PS3
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 14 Jan 2014
Genre: Action-Adventure, Stealth
Developer: Ubisoft Sofia
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD, where the only thing more complicated than the plot is the historical setting! Set in 18th-century New Orleans, this game offers a delightful mixture of stealthy shenanigans, a strong female protagonist, and just enough historical inaccuracies to make your history teacher toss and turn at night. Buckle up, it's time for some serious time traveling action!

Gameplay

You play as Aveline de Grandpré, the first female assassin to grace the Assassin's Creed series. She's not just your regular assassin; she's one with a tragic backstory that would make even the toughest of souls teary-eyed. Gameplay is your run-of-the-mill Assassin's Creed experience. Expect a lot of free-running, stealth beats, and combat woven together with a narrative that often feels like a politely confused conversation at a party. New features include a persona-switching mechanic that lets Aveline operate as a noblewoman, a slave, or an assassin, depending on how dramatically you feel like living your virtual life. Need to blend in at a high society ball? No problem. Want to carry boxes as a slave to avoid suspicion? Go for it! Just don't expect any trophies for being historically accurate.

Graphics

When it comes to visuals, Liberation HD is like your friend who only wears sunglasses at night-confusing, yet oddly appealing. The game gives you a refreshed view compared to the original PS Vita version, featuring improved textures and animations. Think of it as seeing your favorite 8-bit game in HD-it's like placing a taco under a microscope and discovering all its juicy secrets. Still, it might not have the graphical splendidness to rival the modern AAA giants, but it'll at least make you feel nostalgic for a simpler time, with a splash of technique that screams 'I've upgraded from a potato.'

Conclusion

Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD is like that friend who you didn't expect much from, but who somehow manages to surprise you in a bizzarely delightful fashion. While it may not fixate on the same level of glory as its AAA predecessors, it certainly holds its own like Aveline in a swordfight. With its unique take on the Assassin's tale, historical charm, and entertaining gameplay, it's worth your time unless you're too busy contemplating life or what to have for dinner. Grab some popcorn and prepare for a stylish, if slightly uneven, trip to 18th-century New Orleans. Just remember to dodge the tomatoes, I hear they're quite deadly in this world.

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